1. 2.3.1.G1 INVEST IN YOURSELF ADVANCED LEVEL

2. 2.3.1.G1 © Take Charge Today – August 2013 – Invest in Yourself – Slide 2 Funded by a grant from Take Charge America, Inc. to the Norton School of Family and Consumer Sciences Take Charge America Institute at the University of Arizona How do you invest in yourself? Continuing education Informal training Learning that occurs in daily life NetworkingReading Formal training Learn a specific set of skills usually from experts Post- secondary education Workshops What type of informal and formal training are you currently participating in? What type of informal and formal training are you currently participating in?

3. 2.3.1.G1 © Take Charge Today – August 2013 – Invest in Yourself – Slide 3 Funded by a grant from Take Charge America, Inc. to the Norton School of Family and Consumer Sciences Take Charge America Institute at the University of Arizona Training often results in… Greater job security Making connections with people Increased employability Adding/enhancing skills Increase earnings throughout a career Increased knowledge

4. 2.3.1.G1 © Take Charge Today – August 2013 – Invest in Yourself – Slide 4 Funded by a grant from Take Charge America, Inc. to the Norton School of Family and Consumer Sciences Take Charge America Institute at the University of Arizona Formal training with no degree Become a specialist in an area (certificate or non- certificate) Some college, no degree Official degree requirements are not completed Associate Two-year degree although time varies Bachelor’s Four-year degree although time varies Post-secondary education Prerequisite = high school diploma or passing of GED test

5. 2.3.1.G1 © Take Charge Today – August 2013 – Invest in Yourself – Slide 5 Funded by a grant from Take Charge America, Inc. to the Norton School of Family and Consumer Sciences Take Charge America Institute at the University of Arizona Prerequisite = Bachelor’s degree Master’s Average of two or more years of study Doctorate Completion time varies but is an average of four or five years Having a Master’s degree is a common requirement Professional Special type of advanced degree required by some occupations Time to complete varies

6. 2.3.1.G1 © Take Charge Today – August 2013 – Invest in Yourself – Slide 6 Funded by a grant from Take Charge America, Inc. to the Norton School of Family and Consumer Sciences Take Charge America Institute at the University of Arizona Where can post-secondary education occur? Community colleges Technical/ vocational schools Colleges Universities Private institutions Academies

7. 2.3.1.G1 © Take Charge Today – August 2013 – Invest in Yourself – Slide 7 Funded by a grant from Take Charge America, Inc. to the Norton School of Family and Consumer Sciences Take Charge America Institute at the University of Arizona Education pays… Education Income Earning Ability Unemployment

8. 2.3.1.G1 © Take Charge Today – August 2013 – Invest in Yourself – Slide 8 Funded by a grant from Take Charge America, Inc. to the Norton School of Family and Consumer Sciences Take Charge America Institute at the University of Arizona

9. 2.3.1.G1 © Take Charge Today – August 2013 – Invest in Yourself – Slide 9 Funded by a grant from Take Charge America, Inc. to the Norton School of Family and Consumer Sciences Take Charge America Institute at the University of Arizona Education Tower Goal Build the tallest free- standing tower using only the supplies provided Challenge Each group has a different education level with certain skills and limitations

10. 2.3.1.G1 © Take Charge Today – August 2013 – Invest in Yourself – Slide 10 Funded by a grant from Take Charge America, Inc. to the Norton School of Family and Consumer Sciences Take Charge America Institute at the University of Arizona Education Tower Can use one hand only, the other must be kept behind their back and all communication must be done nonverbally High School Dropout Can use one hand only and the other must be kept behind their back High School Graduate Have full use of their hands but all communication must be done nonverbally Associate degree Have full use of their hands but the team must designate one person only who can talk; others must communicate nonverbally Bachelor’s degree Have no limitations Doctorate degree

11. 2.3.1.G1 © Take Charge Today – August 2013 – Invest in Yourself – Slide 11 Funded by a grant from Take Charge America, Inc. to the Norton School of Family and Consumer Sciences Take Charge America Institute at the University of Arizona Help determine what continuing education to pursue JobsOccupationsIndustries

12. 2.3.1.G1 © Take Charge Today – August 2013 – Invest in Yourself – Slide 12 Funded by a grant from Take Charge America, Inc. to the Norton School of Family and Consumer Sciences Take Charge America Institute at the University of Arizona Career Clusters Career cluster - a grouping of occupations and industries based on the knowledge and skills required Helps students prepare for employment

13. 2.3.1.G1 © Take Charge Today – August 2013 – Invest in Yourself – Slide 13 Funded by a grant from Take Charge America, Inc. to the Norton School of Family and Consumer Sciences Take Charge America Institute at the University of Arizona Your present self impacts your future self Invest in human capital today Future job opportunities that create well-being How are you currently investing in your human capital? How are you currently investing in your human capital?

14. 2.3.1.G1 © Take Charge Today – August 2013 – Invest in Yourself – Slide 14 Funded by a grant from Take Charge America, Inc. to the Norton School of Family and Consumer Sciences Take Charge America Institute at the University of Arizona Things You Need To Know About College!

15. 2.3.1.G1 © Take Charge Today – August 2013 – Invest in Yourself – Slide 15 Funded by a grant from Take Charge America, Inc. to the Norton School of Family and Consumer Sciences Take Charge America Institute at the University of Arizona Things You Need To Know About College!

16. 2.3.1.G1 © Take Charge Today – August 2013 – Invest in Yourself – Slide 16 Funded by a grant from Take Charge America, Inc. to the Norton School of Family and Consumer Sciences Take Charge America Institute at the University of Arizona Things You Need To Know About College!

17. 2.3.1.G1 © Take Charge Today – August 2013 – Invest in Yourself – Slide 17 Funded by a grant from Take Charge America, Inc. to the Norton School of Family and Consumer Sciences Take Charge America Institute at the University of Arizona Things You Need To Know About College!

18. 2.3.1.G1 © Take Charge Today – August 2013 – Invest in Yourself – Slide 18 Funded by a grant from Take Charge America, Inc. to the Norton School of Family and Consumer Sciences Take Charge America Institute at the University of Arizona Things You Need To Know About College!

19. 2.3.1.G1 © Take Charge Today – August 2013 – Invest in Yourself – Slide 19 Funded by a grant from Take Charge America, Inc. to the Norton School of Family and Consumer Sciences Take Charge America Institute at the University of Arizona What else have you wondered about? What other questions do you have about college? –Admissions –Campus –Residence Halls –Meals –Activities –Clubs/Sports –Where to go for help… –Etc…